Election: PM keeps guessing game alive

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is keeping the guessing game alive over the date for the 13th general election, saying in jest that it could fall on a day or month containing his favourite number, 11.

Najib, who is Barisan Nasional chairman, said the number reflected important dates in his life, prompting many to speculate that the election might be called on Nov 11 this year, which translates into the date 11/11/11.

The Prime Minister was speaking at a one-hour special appearance at the Hot FM radio station at Sri Pentas, here, Friday morning.

When met by reporters after the programme, Najib said the date came from those whose “favourite pastime” was speculating about the election date.